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Vedaranyeswarar Temple — Tamil Nadu

Vedaranyeswarar Temple
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Where is Vedaranyeswarar Temple? Vedaranyeswarar Temple is a Hindu mandir in Mettuppatti, Tamil Nadu.

Location: Mettuppatti, Tamil Nadu

Address: Mettuppatti

Postal code: 622501

Where is Vedaranyeswarar Temple? Vedaranyeswarar Temple is a Hindu mandir in Mettuppatti, Tamil Nadu. Includes a photo gallery. Vedaranyeswarar Temple is listed on AllMandir with address, map, directions, and links to nearby mandirs.

History & significance

The temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture.

Vedaranyeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva, located in the town of Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu, India. Vedaranyeswarar is revered in the 7th-century-CE Tamil Shaiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. It is the only temple to have found mention in all the seven Thirumurais. The temple is famed for the legend between the saints Appar and Sambandar when the former sang to open the door while the latter sang to close the door.

Temple questions

Where is Vedaranyeswarar Temple?

Vedaranyeswarar Temple is a Hindu mandir in Mettuppatti, Tamil Nadu.

What are Vedaranyeswarar Temple darshan timings?

Check Vedaranyeswarar Temple darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.

How do I reach Vedaranyeswarar Temple?

Vedaranyeswarar Temple is in Mettuppatti, Tamil Nadu (Mettuppatti). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.

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